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Ph.D. in Architecture
         
architectural history + theory Ph.D. sample schedule
First Year/Fall Term   Credit Hours
Arch 811 Orientation Seminar I   1

Arch 812 Theory in Architectural Research
(or an alternative course designated by the H/T area)

   3
Arch 813 Research Design and Methods in Architecture (History/Theory section)
OR
Arch 823 Area Seminar:
Architectural History and Theory 		  3
Major, minor, or elective/cognate course   3
Total   10
First Year/Winter Term   Credit Hours
Arch 821 Orientation Seminar II   1
Major, minor, or elective course   3
Major, minor, or elective course   3
Major, minor, or elective/cognate course   3
Total   10
Second Year/Fall Term   Credit Hours
Arch 813 Research Design and Methods in
Architecture (History/Theory section)
OR
Arch 823 Area Seminar:
Architectural History and Theory		   3
Major, minor, or elective   3
Major, minor, or elective   3
*[UP 835] if electing option C    
Total   9
     
Second Year/Winter Term   Credit Hours
Major, minor, or elective   3
Major, minor, or elective   3

Arch 839 Research Practicum

Option A -4 credit hours independent study with his/her major advisor

Option B -1 credit hour of independent study with his/her major advisor taken in conjunction with a 600 or higher level course of at least 3 credit hours in his/her major area of specialization

Option C -4 credit hour UP 835 with prior approval from his/her major advisor.

  4
Total   10